Chainsaw Man Surpasses Springsteen with $3.4M in Previews

The recent box office battle saw Sony’s R-rated anime, “Chainsaw Man,” outperforming Disney’s musical biopic, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The film, based on the popular anime series, generated an impressive $3.4 million during Thursday previews.

Box Office Predictions for “Chainsaw Man”

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” is projected to take the lead among new releases this weekend, with estimated earnings ranging from $11 million to $15 million. Analysts suggest that this figure might even increase based on the strong initial response.

Comparison with Competing Films

The film aims to surpass last week’s top box office draw, “The Black Phone 2,” which earned between $10 million to $12 million in its second week. This positions “Chainsaw Man” as a potential frontrunner in the current box office landscape.

Previous Success for Sony

Sony’s prior anime release, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” achieved remarkable success, debuting at $70 million. To date, “Demon Slayer” has earned $131 million domestically and $659 million globally, illustrating Sony’s growing dominance in the anime adaptation market.

Details on “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”

The musical biopic features Jeremy Allen White, known for his Emmy-winning role in “The Bear,” portraying rock legend Bruce Springsteen. The film earned $850,000 in its Thursday previews and is estimated to generate between $8 million to $12 million in its opening weekend, despite a substantial production budget of $55 million.

Other New Releases

The week also sees the release of a third film, Paramount’s adaptation of “Regretting You,” based on Colleen Hoover’s novel. This PG-13 film, starring Allison Williams and Dave Franco, focuses on the complex relationship between a mother and daughter following a tragic event. It is expected to earn between $8 million to $10 million, with a production budget of $30 million.

• Chainsaw Man: $3.4 million in previews; projected opening $11-$15 million.
• The Black Phone 2: Expected $10-$12 million in second week.
• Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere: $850,000 in previews; projected opening $8-$12 million; $55 million budget.
• Regretting You: Expected $8-$10 million in opening weekend; $30 million budget.

As the weekend unfolds, it is clear that “Chainsaw Man” has established itself as a formidable competitor in the box office arena, potentially setting the stage for continued success in the anime film genre.